Enabling Objectives (EO’s):  The American Jail:  Its Origin and Development (1.1) – 4 EO’s3 (12 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction the student will be able to:

1.1.1          Describe the differences in the jail operations of the past with present day. (Q 1-5)

1.1.2          Identify the relationship of the jail to the police, courts and to the correctional system. (Q 6-8)

1.1.3          Identify barriers in regards to cultural diversity and the role of the jail officer. (Q 9-10)

1.1.4          Describe the present-day role of the jail officer. (Q11-12)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Ethics and Professionalism (1.2) – 5 EO’s (12 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision making and behavior as related to:

1.2.1        Describe professionalism.  (Q 1)

1.2.2        Identify reasons for ethical and unethical officer behavior. (Q 4-5)

1.2.3        Identify 9 types of unethical conduct. (Q 7)

1.2.4        Describe the Code of Silence and how an officer can overcome the silence. (Q 11)

1.2.5        Identify consequences of unethical behavior. (Q 12)

Enabling Objectives (Eo’s):  Health and Wellness (1.3) – 4 EO’s (12 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:                                                         

1.3.1        Identify common job-related and non job-related stressors. (Q 3-5)

1.3.2        Identify the early warning signs of burn-out or stress.  (Q 7)

1.3.3        Identify positive and negative methods of coping with stress. (Q 9-12)

1.3.4        Identify techniques to reduce and manage stress. (Q 11-12)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s):  Basic Report Writing (1.4) – 2 EO’s  (9 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

1.4.1  Given a hypothetical situation, prepare a report pertaining to a jail incident which

          will be evaluated according to:   (Q 4,5, 7)

1.      Each include relevant fact,

2.      Overall completeness, and

3.      Errors in organization and structure.

1.4.2   Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision  

           making and behavior as related to report writing. (Q 9)

Enabling Objective (EOs): Inmate Rights (1.5) – 13 EO’s (30 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

1.5.1        List the Constitutional Amendments which are relevant to jail operations and

administration and define the protection of the amendments provided. (Q 1)

1.5.2        Describe the role the courts play in defining the Constitutional Rights of inmates. (Q 3-4)

1.5.3        Describe limitations which the courts, under the First Amendment, have placed on control of inmate mail, visitation, publications, telephone access, personal appearance, media access, inmate unions, and exercise of religious beliefs. (Q 6)

1.5.4        Identify privileged communications and the appropriate procedure for dealing with it. (Q 7)

1.5.5        Describe obligations which the courts, under the Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause of the Eighth Amendment, have imposed on jail officers. (Q 9-10)

1.5.6        Describe circumstances under which jail officers may search inmates, and what they may search for. (Q11-13)

1.5.7        Describe the extent to which the courts have, under the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, held that inmates are allowed access to the courts, and describe the obligations imposed upon jail personnel by the courts to assist inmates in being able to assert their legal rights. 

1.5.8        Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of each of the Amendments on jail operations. (Q1, 21)

1.5.9        Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of Title 42 USC 1983 on jail operations. (Q 17)

1.5.10    Identify levels of chargeable offenses and legal penalties for non-adherence that can be imposed as a result of disciplinary procedures.  (Q 18, 25)

1.5.11    Identify the steps involved in the disciplinary procedure. (Q 20-22)

1.5.12    Describe instances in which an inmate might qualify for administrative segregation. (Q 24)

1.5.13    Given several hypothetical situations involving rule infractions, identify the proper procedure for handling each situation.  (Q 25-26)

1.5.14    Identify the steps involved in the grievance procedure.   (Q 27-29)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Use of Force (1.6) – 4 EO’s  (8 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

1.6.1        Describe the criteria by which use of force would be justified. (Q 2-3)

1.6.2        Describe the criteria by which use of force would be determined to be reasonable.

1.6.3        Identify the information required for a use of force report. (Q 6)

1.6.4        Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision making and behavior as related to use of force. (Q 8)

Enabling Objectives (EO’S): Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor (1.7) – 5 EO’s (12 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

1.7.1        Identify the sequence of a trial. (Q 1,2,3,5,8)

1.7.2        Identify the roles and duties of the persons in the courtroom. (Q 2)

1.7.3        Identify tasks associated with pretrial preparation. (Q 1)

1.7.4        Identify the steps to be taken on the actual day of the court appearance. (Q 3)

1.7.5        Identify proper behavior when testifying in court. (Q 8-9)

Enabling Objective (EO’S): Sexual Harassment (1.8) – 6 EO’s (14 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

1.8.1.           Define sexual harassment. (Q1)

1.8.2.           Describe conduct which would constitute sexual harassment. (Q 3)

1.8.3.           Describe conduct which would constitute a hostile work environment. (Q 6)

1.8.4.           Identify the steps required in response to sexual harassment. (Q 11,12)

1.8.5.           Describe the personal liability that attaches to an officer regarding sexual harassment. (Q 8)

1.8.6.           Identify benefits of ethical behavior and consequences of unethical behavior as it relates to sexual harassment. (Q 9, 13)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Admission and Release Procedures (2.1) – 9 EO’s (24 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.1.1        Identify proper security procedures during the admissions and release process. (Q 1-3)

2.1.2        Identify confinement orders, warrants and court commitment papers and how to determine their legal validity. (Q 4)

2.1.3        Identify procedures for dealing with sick and injured persons during booking and the health screening process. (Q 6)

2.1.4        Identify reasons for conducting health screening. (Q 7-8)

2.1.5        Identify procedures regarding Consular Notification. (Q 10-11)

2.1.6        Identify the types of records which are considered to be Criminal History Records Information, methods to secure those records and the penalties for unlawful disclosure. (Q 12-14)

2.1.7        Identify information required for inmate classification to include inmate identification and housing assignment purposes. (Q 16-17)

2.1.8        Identify reasons for distinguishing special needs inmates to include gang members, child molesters, child abusers, cross dressers and transsexuals. (Q 17)

2.1.9        Identify methods of release of inmates to include pretrial releases, post trial releases, transfers and court ordered releases. (Q 18-20, 22, 23, 24)

ENABLING OBJECTIVES (EO’s): Basic Jail Security (2.2) – 9 EO’s (16 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.2.1        Identify the three primary objectives of a security program. (Q 2)

2.2.2        Describe reasons for patrolling in the jail. (Q 3)

2.2.3        Identify the different types of inmate counts. (Q 9)

2.2.4        Identify the principles and purposes of conducting the different types of counts. (Q 9)

2.2.5        Identify the purpose for controlling the admission of weapons into the jail. (Q 11)

2.2.6        Identify appropriate officer safety techniques when:

a.       walking in the facility (Q 12)

b.      breaking up fights between inmates (Q 12)

c.       confronted by an armed inmate (Q 13)

2.2.7        Identify best practices by officers regarding movement in the jail. (Q 12)

2.2.8        Identify the purpose of lock, key and tool control. (Q 15-16)

2.2.9        Identify steps to take in a facility lockdown. (Q 14)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Searches and Security Inspection (2.3) – 6 EO’s (10 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.3.1     Identify the purposes for searches and security inspections. (Q 1, 9)

2.3.2     Identity how contraband endangers the jail environment. (Q 2)

       2.3.3.    Conduct a frisk search of an inmate (Q 6)

       2.3.4     Identify the proper procedure for conducting a strip search of an inmate. (Q 6)

       2.3.5     Conduct a cell search. (Q 8)

       2.3.6     Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision

                    making and behavior as related to searches and security inspections. (Q 10)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Supervision of Inmates (2.4) – 14 EO’s (17 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.4.1        Identify the relationship of good supervision practices to an orderly, safe and controlled environment and distinguish between supervision and control. (Q 1-4)

2.4.2        Identify procedures and techniques of inmate supervision in various situations.

2.4.3        Identify inmate behavior patterns and the appropriate officer response to: (Q 13)

a.       inmate with personal problems

b.      inmate who is violent and may hurt self or others.

2.4.4        Identify supervisor requirements for inmates using dangerous or hazardous items. (Q ??)

2.4.5        Identify effective techniques to settle disputes, perceive stress and assist in reduction of tension and unrest among inmates. (Q 10-11)

2.4.6        Identify methods used by inmates to divert an officer’s attention (Q = P. 2.4.17, paragraph 2)

2.4.7        Identify supervisory techniques used to deal with inmate cultural and ethnic behavioral patterns. (Q 9)

2.4.8        Identify two methods for evaluating an inmate’s working capabilities based on the inmate’s physical and mental ability. (Q ??)

2.4.9        Identify the purpose and importance of good officer/inmate communications. (Q 8)

2.4.10    Identify areas of sanitation that require a jail officer’s supervision to include: (Q 10)

a.       hygienic items

b.      laundry

c.       food service

d.      housekeeping supplies.

2.4.11    Identify critical points in the transition to jail life which may contribute to an emotional or violent reaction by the inmate. (Q 14)

2.4.12    Identify the factors that contribute to the climate of the jail. (Q 10)

2.4.13    Identify interpersonal skills that a jail officer can utilize to effectively supervise inmates. (Q 11,16)

2.4.14    Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision making and behavior as related to supervision of inmates. (Q 17)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Emergency Procedures (2.5) – 7 EO’s (10 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.5.1        Describe methods for dealing with emergency situations which commonly occur in jails. (Q 1)

2.5.2        Identify appropriate officer behavior when taken as a hostage by inmates or when a hostage situation otherwise occurs. (Q 8)

2.5.3        Identify factors that may precede or contribute to a disturbance or riot. (Q 3)

2.5.4        Describe required follow-up actions relative to emergency situations. (Q ??)

2.5.5        Identify the responsibility of an officer during a fire situation. (Q 9)

2.5.6        Identify officer responsibility regarding fire prevention in the jail. (Q 9)

2.5.7        Identify the limitations of a jail officer in a fire situation. (Q 10)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Abnormal Behavior and Suicide (2.6) – 8 EO’s (16 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.6.1        Describe the legal rights inmates have to receive basic mental health care. (Q 2)

2.6.2        State the responsibilities of the jail officer in responding to inmates (1) exhibiting abnormal behavior, (2) are disturbed or violent, or (3) are experiencing substance abuse withdrawal. (Q 6, 13)

2.6.3        Describe the symptoms of a person with Schizophrenia, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. (Q 6)

2.6.4        Identify characteristics of substance abuse withdrawal. (Q 9)

2.6.5        Describe the characteristics of a potential suicide situation. (Q 11)

2.6.6        List steps taken by jail staff in attempts to prevent a suicide. (Q 6)

2.6.7        List the steps taken by jail staff in response to a suicide attempt. (Q 15)

2.6.8        Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision making and behavior as related to abnormal behavior and suicide prevention. (Q. ??)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Inmate Medical (2.7) – 5 EO’s (11 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.7.1        Identify procedures to be followed when an inmate has a medical complaint or shows signs of illness or injury. (Q 1, 2, 3)

2.7.2        Identify typical emergencies that occur in the jail environment. (Q 4)

2.7.3        Identify procedures for administering prescription and non-prescription medications to inmates. (Q 8)

2.7.4        Identify procedures when dealing with female inmate medical issues. (Q 10)

2.7.5        Identify the benefits of ethical, and the consequences of unethical, decision making and behavior as related to inmate medical services. (Q 11)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Fingerprinting (2.8) – 4 EO’s (11 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

2.8.1        Understand what begins an individual’s Criminal History Record Information. (Q 1)

2.8.2        Identify the three basic fingerprint types: (Q 11)

a.       loops

b.      whorls

c.       arches

2.8.3        Identify the two basic methods used to record fingerprints:

a.       rolled ink impressions (Q 7-8)

b.      electronic (Q 10)

2.8.4        Identify the required information to complete the criminal fingerprint card, Federal Form 249. (Q 5)

Enabling Objectives (EO’s): Universal Precautions for the Jail Officer (3.2) – 12 EO’s (16 SQ’s)

As a result of this instruction, the student will be able to:

3.2.1        Identify personal protective equipment that can be utilized in the correctional setting. (Q 1)

3.2.2        Identify methods of disposing of contaminated items and equipment. (Q 4)

3.2.3        Identify methods for utilizing decontaminates and disinfectants. (Q 15)

3.2.4        Identify procedures to be followed when exposure or suspected exposure to blood borne infections occurs. (Q 6)

3.2.5        Identify the most common infectious diseases in the jail and how to prevent the spread of these diseases. (Q 8, 15)

3.2.6        Identify conditions that facilitate the spread of TB in a correctional facility. (Q 8)

3.2.7        Identify general symptoms that could possibly indicate TB disease. (Q 10)

3.2.8        Identify screening methods used in correctional facilities to detect TB. (Q 11)

3.2.9        Identify officer precautions regarding MRSA issues. (Q 14)

3.2.10    Identify the three main sources of the spread and infection of MRSA in a jail. (Q 16)

3.2.11    Identify provisions of O.C.G.A. 42-1-7 that requires notification to transporting officers that a prisoner has an infectious or communicable disease. (Q 12)

3.2.12    Identify procedures to be taken when transporting a prisoner with a blood borne and/or airborne infectious diseases. (Q 13)